"A Christmas Story the Musical" Show Seeks Kids and Teens
Auditions for "A Christmas Story the Musical". Seeking kids and teens. Please see the details below. Additional info: To audition, please prepare 16-32 bars (no more than 1 minute) from a musical theater song. Children under 13 must sing a selection from the show. (See character descriptions for details) *All child actors will be considered for all roles, regardless of gender identity/expression, ethnicity, race, etc. Rehearsals: Regular rehearsals will occur on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings beginning in September (children under 13 will not rehearse more than 2 weeknights until November and will not rehearse later than 8:30 pm until tech week). *May try to have 1-2 choreography rehearsals the last week of August *There may also be 2-3 weekend dance rehearsals throughout September & October Mandatory Tech Week Rehearsals: Monday, November 18, 2024–Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Performances: November 22, 23 & 24th* (*matinee). If interested, please apply.
13 roles
He is a bright, winsome, mischievous, and a likable kid. The type that you wouldn’t mind having as a neighbor. Ralphie’s imagination tends to run wild at times as he dreams of the Red Ryder Carbine Action BB Gun he desires for Christmas. Vocal range: F#3 to D5 Audition song: Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana" first verse & chorus OR "Counting Down to Christmas" first verse & chorus Call back songs: "Red Ryder Carbine Action BBGun" & "Before the Old man comes Home"
Ralphie’s younger brother. He is cute, and lovable, but whiny. He revels in being the baby of the family to his advantage. He looks up to his brother despite not seeing eye to eye with him at times. Vocal range: F#3 to D5. Audition song: "Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana" (first verse & chorus) Call back Song: "Before the Old Man Comes Home"
A classmate and best buddy of Ralphie's; Flick is the guinea pig in the flagpole licking experiment. The actor playing this role should be able to sustain and communicate with a serious lisp!
One of Ralphie's best friends. The wimpiest of the "wimps". Audition song: "Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana" first verse & chorus or "When you're a Wimp" from mid-song ("oh, the day we grow", 1 min 30 secs
This truant is a year or two older than Ralphie and is a textbook example of a schoolyard bully. Scut is loud, obnoxious and intimidating. (may be non-singing)
Grover is Farkus's toady and is always at his side. Younger and smaller than Farkus, Grover idolizes Farkus and delights assisting him with his dastardly deeds. (may be non-singing)
Ralphie's classmates, all with solo lines and featured vocal solos Audition Song: "Ralphie to the Rescue" first verse & chorus OR "Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana" first verse & chorus
Ralphie's classmates, all with solo lines and featured vocal solos Audition Song: "Ralphie to the Rescue" first verse & chorus OR "Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana" first verse & chorus
Ralphie's classmates, all with solo lines and featured vocal solos Audition Song: "Ralphie to the Rescue" first verse & chorus OR "Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana" first verse & chorus
The Kids' Ensemble is heavily featured, singing and dancing throughout the show. This group contains various classmates and supporting parts with featured vocal roles. Audition Song: "Ralphie to the Rescue" first verse & chorus OR "Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana" first verse & chorus OR "When you're a Wimp" from mid-song ("oh, the day we grow", 1 min 30 secs.
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